Comments on: Declutter Your Gift Wrap After Years of Buildup (A Midlife Reset)

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:46:24 +0000

In reply to Paula. *neighborhood

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:45:51 +0000

In reply to Kim. I can always tell when a stranger in the neighbors is about to move: All their giftwrap is in their trash or recycling cart. We don't really attachment sentimentality to giftwrap, despite missing certain seasons of life. I've also heard that developing a signature wrap style cuts down on how many supplies one needs.

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:00:11 +0000

Would appreciate suggestions for where to donate unneeded gift bags. Thanks!

By: Cheryl Ianson

Cheryl Ianson — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:12:57 +0000

I have been a ‘collector’ of gift wrappings all my life. Before the gift bag era my mother and I would sit on the floor after Christmas Day and smooth out and trim wrappings and pack away for next year. When gift bags came on the scene we even mended them when the seams were unglued. Over the years Christmas morning ‘grand openings’ dwindled yet we retained our individual hauls of wrappings and bags. I inherited my mother’s collection when she passed away, then my teacher-sister gave me all the gift bags from student gifts every Christmas. During covid pandemic lockdowns I conducted a decluttering crusade, halving my collection in the process. It is already confined to one trolley tucked away in a wardrobe, but given our family is now scattered around the state I no longer need as much so will begin my 2026 decluttering programme with this trolley. Everything in perfect or even just good condition will go to the Salvation Army thrift store in time for Christmas in July. It is the go-to place because stores here do not stock those types of products until September/October. I know I am not cured of the collecting habit because I intend retaining one special piece of foil Christmas wrapping purely for emotional reasons. It is more than 20 years old, always a challenge when family is together to see whose gift has been ‘honoured’ with the foil wrap.

By: Fiona

Fiona — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:53 +0000

This is a great declutter topic and an easier one to achieve. Yes, I’m definitely someone who kept all the scraps and never used them! I keep some gift bags that I know I will reuse and donate the rest to local charity shops. I even donate birthday and occasion cards bought and never used.

By: Kim

Kim — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:17:04 +0000

Excellent article! I’ve opted for more neutral wrap including simple, brown craft paper in wrapping paper and bags. I need still need to set up my wrapping station. The wall under the bed number just doesn’t work anymore. Did it ever?!